Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for both bipolar disorder and hypertension, finding that the conditions did not have their clinical onset during a period of active service or are otherwise related to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder, is denied as there is no evidence of a pre-service diagnosis or a nexus between his current condition and military service.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating. The appeal for an increased rating remains pending as the maximum schedular rating has not been assigned.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by total occupational and social impairment from December 10, 2007, to December 17, 2007. From December 18, 2007, to January 30, 2009, the disability was manifested by flattened affect, disturbances of motivation and mood, and difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective social relationships.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and medical records from Dr. Kulacki.

The Board has remanded the case for a personal hearing with a Veterans Law Judge of the Board at the RO or via videoconference.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability did not permanently increase in severity following VA treatment in May to July 2005, and the Board found that there was no evidence of fault on the part of VA.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not competent to manage his own financial affairs without limitation, and therefore, direct payment of VA benefits is denied.

The Board found that there is no evidence of a link between the Veteran's bipolar disorder and his military service, including any use of steroids or amphetamines during service.

The Veteran's pre-existing mental disorders were not aggravated by service, and thus service connection is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities and referral to the Director of Compensation and Pension Services for extra-schedular consideration.

The Board has remanded the claim for additional development and adjudicative action due to new evidence associated with the claims file.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) disability records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision on whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen his service connection claim for bipolar disorder and psychosis.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, and denied the claim for increased rating of chronic low back strain. The Veteran's claims were reopened on new evidence but service connection was not established.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for anxiety disorder, depression, panic disorder, and bipolar disorder as well as right carpal tunnel syndrome. Further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the claim for service connection for bipolar disorder, including obtaining a VA examination and reviewing all available medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and inpatient/outpatient treatment records. The Veteran's psychiatric condition will be evaluated to determine if it is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for major depression, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his period of active military service. The case must be remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding the likelihood that any currently diagnosed psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was caused or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder with psychotic features has been rated at 70 percent since September 30, 2004.